
Via Mare Sangiovese/Primitivo
This versatile wine pairs excellently with complex pasta dishes, grilled red meats, and aged cheeses.
Produced by Via Mare
‘Cielo e Terra’ Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici
This family-run co-operative is based in the Colli Berici (Berici Hills), which are between Verona and Padua in the Veneto region of north-east Italy. It is owned by the Cielo family, and the name ‘Cielo e Terra’ is doubly clever: it translates literally to ‘heaven and earth’ and also reflects the family’s close ties to the terroir of Veneto.
The estate was founded in 1908 by Giovanni Cielo. He began by planting vines around the family home, but the property grew and grew, and his sons and grandsons built their own winery and began buying grapes from other local growers to meet production demands. By the time it reached the current, fourth generation – Luca and Pierpaolo Cielo – in the early 21st century, the co-op was sourcing fruit from over 2,000 producers in the Colli Berici.
Considering that the Berici hills are a real suntrap, with a warm, Mediterranean climate, it isn’t surprising to learn that vines have been grown here for hundreds of years. Co-op members own 4,000 hectares of vines here in total, from well-known favourites like chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, trebbiano, merlot and sangiovese to more local varieties like Manzoni bianco, tai rosso and raboso.
Tasting Notes
A distinctive fusion, showcasing the traits of both grape varieties. Its full-bodied and aromatic profile features signature notes of ripe red fruit complemented by subtle spicy undertones.
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